AILET: All India Law Entrance Test

AILET 2027 is the entrance test for admission to National Law University Delhi’s five-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme. It is a focused choice for students who want to compete for this particular university: an AILET score does not function as a common law-admission score across India. NLU Delhi’s current admission portal says applications opened on 7 August 2026, close on 10 November 2026, and the pen-and-paper test is scheduled for 13 December 2026, 2 pm to 4 pm. These dates apply to the 2027 admission cycle, for the 2027-28 academic year. Check the official AILET portal for later notices before acting, since the university can publish corrections and operational updates.

What AILET is for

The All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) is conducted by National Law University Delhi (NLU Delhi). The current AILET 2027 site presents separate application tracks for the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and one-year LL.M. programmes. This overview concerns the undergraduate entrance and admission route. It does not combine AILET with the university’s separate All-India Entrance Test (AIET), which is used for certain other postgraduate and research programmes, or describe AILET as a general entrance test for every course at NLU Delhi.

For Indian applicants, AILET is required for selection to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.); NLU Delhi’s FAQ says CLAT or LSAT cannot substitute for it. Foreign National/OCI/PIO applicants use a separate application track and are considered for those seats without sitting AILET.

Programme and seats

The programme is a five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) degree at NLU Delhi’s Dwarka campus. Its curriculum combines law with social sciences; early subjects include legal methods, torts, constitutional law, sociology, political science, economics and English.

For the 2027 cycle, the published seat matrix lists 120 places: 110 filled through AILET merit and 10 seats for Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO applicants (five each). Within the 110-seat AILET pool, the matrix lists 50 General, 24 OBC Non-Creamy Layer, 17 Scheduled Caste, 8 Scheduled Tribe and 11 EWS seats. It lists six PwD horizontal-reservation places across categories and a 30% horizontal reservation for eligible women across the total seats, including reserved and foreign-national categories. These are overlapping reservation rules, so do not add every horizontal count to the total. Read the full seat matrix and certificate rules for category definitions, certificate dates, and treatment of unfilled seats. A claimed category is useful only when the candidate meets the published conditions and can produce the required original certificate at provisional admission.

Foreign National and OCI/PIO candidates follow a separate process based on qualifying-examination marks; the 2027 eligibility page specifies 65% for Foreign Nationals. The university FAQ says there are no NRI seats.

Eligibility

For the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) route, the 2027 eligibility page requires completion of the Higher Secondary (10+2) examination or an equivalent qualification with at least 45% aggregate marks. It specifies 42% for OBC candidates and 40% for SC, ST and Persons with Disability candidates. Candidates appearing for or awaiting their qualifying examination results may apply and sit AILET, but they must meet the qualifying requirement by the cut-off date announced with the result. The university says a candidate placed in a compartment in the admission year will be treated as ineligible.

The FAQ says there is no minimum or maximum age limit. These percentages are admission eligibility conditions, not a prediction of the rank needed for a seat. The FAQ says certificates are generally not uploaded with the application, except a BPL certificate where applicable; originals must be produced at provisional admission and verification.

Test format, syllabus and scoring

The announced AILET 2027 UG paper has 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks, to be completed in 120 minutes. The university divides it into three parts: English Language, 50 questions; Current Affairs and General Knowledge, 30; and Logical Reasoning, 70. The test is offline, using pen and paper with an OMR answer sheet. The official syllabus page says legal principles may appear in Logical Reasoning to assess logical aptitude, but candidates are not expected to bring prior legal knowledge or technical understanding to answer them.

Each correct response is worth one mark. In the multiple-choice sections, a wrong answer attracts a deduction of 0.25 marks; four incorrect answers therefore cancel one mark. The official rule does not describe a deduction for an unanswered question. Under time pressure, this means an attempt strategy should account for both the probability of being right and the cost of a wrong response. Avoid treating every question as an automatic attempt, and practise transferring answers accurately to an OMR sheet as well as solving questions.

For a tie in total marks, the university first gives preference to the candidate with higher marks in Logical Reasoning. If the tie remains, the older candidate is preferred; if merit still does not change, the university uses a computerised draw of lots. This matters because a total score alone may not settle ordering at a boundary. The university has linked previous-year B.A. LL.B. question papers from the syllabus page, which can help applicants understand question style. Past papers are practice material, not a promise that the next paper will repeat the same topic mix or difficulty.

Logical Reasoning carries nearly half the marks, while English and Current Affairs/General Knowledge make up the rest. The two-hour paper allows an average of 48 seconds per question, including marking answers. Use timed practice across all sections to build both speed and accuracy; actual questions vary in the time they need.

Application, test fee and costs

Applications are online through the official registration portal. The current FAQ states that the form opened on 7 August 2026 and the deadline is 10 November 2026. Applicants can select up to three test-city preferences, but the university says it will try to accommodate preferences and may allocate another city for administrative or technical reasons. It also says a city will not receive a test centre if fewer than 200 candidates choose it; such candidates may be assigned their second or third preference. The listed cities and allocation rules can be checked in the FAQ before submitting.

The AILET application fee is ₹3,000 for General, OBC, EWS and Foreign National applicants, and ₹1,000 for SC, ST and PwD applicants. SC/ST women candidates who are below the poverty line are exempt from the online application fee, subject to the stated category and BPL conditions. Payment can be made through the methods listed in the portal, including cards, net banking and UPI. The university says the application fee is non-refundable in its application guidelines. Complete the payment and confirm that the acknowledgement appears in your login; retain the application form and receipt. The FAQ advises a candidate whose payment is recorded but whose portal still shows pending to wait at least 24 hours before contacting the helpdesk.

The examination charge is separate from degree costs. The 2027 fee page lists one-time admission fee ₹10,000, annual tuition ₹1,63,000, academic services ₹43,000, student welfare ₹7,000, utilities ₹20,000 and a refundable estate deposit ₹25,000. Hostel residents are separately charged ₹92,000 annually for residence and ₹50,000 for mess. Listed recurring charges total ₹2,33,000 a year without hostel and mess, or ₹3,75,000 with both, before the one-time fee and deposit. Tuition and hostel charges rise annually, so this is not a five-year total. Confirm applicable charges on the official fee page.

Hostel accommodation is not assured for every new student. NLU Delhi says rooms are limited and allotment is based on aerial distance from the university and its reservation policy, not on entrance rank or Class 12 marks. A candidate who needs residential accommodation should therefore include the possibility of arranging housing independently in their financial and location planning. The university lists financial assistance and scholarship information separately; applicants should check current eligibility and availability rather than assume that an award will offset the published fees.

Dates and what is announced

As of 27 October 2026, the official FAQ gives this AILET 2027 schedule: applications opened 7 August 2026; the application deadline is 10 November 2026; a correction window is expected to be available for three days after that deadline; the admit card is scheduled to become available in the applicant login from 30 November 2026; and the examination is scheduled for 13 December 2026, 2 pm to 4 pm. The FAQ says the correction window will be available for three days from the last date of applications. Treat this as a published schedule, not as a guarantee that no extension or revised notice will follow.

The 2027 pages do not yet give a result date, counselling calendar or admission deadline. The seat-matrix page says the university will notify the counselling process when it announces the result. The 2026 cycle can illustrate the sequence, but its dates should not be carried over to 2027: after the 2026 examination, the university published a result and invited candidates by category to register for online counselling. For the current cycle, rely on new AILET 2027 notices in the portal and check your registered email and login regularly after the test.

From application to admission

Check eligibility and category rules, then choose the correct applicant type in the online form. Enter details as they appear in school records, select city preferences, upload the photograph and signature, and pay. Incomplete forms may be rejected; the FAQ says no hard copy needs to be sent. Save the submitted application, acknowledgement and login details.

Download the admit card from the applicant login when it becomes available. Read its instructions for the assigned test centre and permitted materials; the FAQ’s city preference is not a centre guarantee. The university’s 2027 schedule places the admit-card release on 30 November, but check for notices before travelling. On exam day, carry the documents and identification specified in the admit-card instructions and arrive according to the reporting time stated there.

Follow official notices for answer keys, objections, result and counselling; a score or rank is not an admission offer. The university says counselling instructions will accompany the result and selected candidates will be notified by email and on its website. If invited, register within the stated window, submit documents and complete admission steps on time. An offer can be cancelled if the deadline is missed, and the same procedure applies to wait-listed candidates.

Is AILET worth applying for?

Apply if NLU Delhi is a real preference, you meet or can meet eligibility by the notified cut-off, and the test logistics work for you. There are 110 AILET-merit seats, not 120: the remaining 10 are listed for Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO applicants.

Treat AILET as one part of an application plan if you are considering several law schools. It is sensible to compare exam dates, eligibility, geography, fees, accommodation and admission processes across your actual options, then decide whether the additional application is worthwhile. Do not infer the chance of admission from the exam’s 150 marks, a coaching estimate, or an older closing rank without matching the year, category and counselling round. The official 2027 portal has not yet published a result or cut-off for this cycle.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into NLU Delhi through CLAT? No. NLU Delhi’s AILET FAQ says candidates seeking admission there must appear in AILET; CLAT and LSAT do not substitute for it.

Is AILET 2027 an online test? No. The university says it will be an offline pen-and-paper examination using an OMR sheet, scheduled for 13 December 2026.

Do I need to study legal subjects before the test? The official UG syllabus says legal principles may be used in Logical Reasoning, but prior legal knowledge or technical understanding is not required.

When will the AILET 2027 result and counselling happen? The result date and counselling calendar have not been announced on the current pages. The university says it will publish the counselling process when the result is announced.

Is hostel accommodation guaranteed if I get a seat? No. The university says rooms are limited and are allotted using distance and reservation policy, not entrance rank. Plan for the possibility that you will need other accommodation.